Job Title: QA Material Handler

Department: Quality Assurance

Location: On-Site

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday, 2pm - 10:30 pm

Wage: $21.84-$27.30 per hour, depending on experience

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 
Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• 25% Retail Store Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE!

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination 

Position Overview: The QA Materials Handler is responsible for all aspects of the company’s recycling, upcycling, and waste reduction programming in support of Bob Red Mill’s sustainability goals. This position monitors waste and recycling data, analyzes program success, and identifies and implements opportunities for improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Processes, prepares, and transports recycling materials.
• Operates forklifts safely in all areas of the facility.
• Identifies and implements new recycling opportunities.
• Maintains, manages, and operates recycling equipment.
• Communicates and coordinates shipments with waste and recycling vendor contacts.
• Completes documentation thoroughly and accurately and assists in maintaining recycling records for reporting and tracking.
• Communicates recycling information and training to staff.
• Supports employee engagement events relating to recycling.
• Maintains signage and other communications to promote recycling and waste reduction.
• Monitors recycling staging areas for procedure compliance.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of recycling practices.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Skilled in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understands lockout-tagout procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Proficiency with job-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information effectively in English with professional proficiency.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• This position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• 1 or more years of previous experience in the food packaging industry, recycling coordination, materials management, or related experience, AND
• High school diploma or equivalent; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

Physical Demands: 

• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• May be exposed to significant extremes in temperature, noise, and dust.
• Position may require standing for long periods of time.
• Position will require walking, crouching, bending for long periods of time, and walking up and down stairs with occasional lifting.
• Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is within the production environment. May work with hazardous chemicals.
• This position may require travel between facilities.
• Use of personal protective equipment such as helmets, ear plugs, safety glasses, and hairnets are mandatory, and use of non-slip shoes is recommended.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.